Dritz 154 2 Piece Needles 5 Inch Review

I have no idea how doll needles are traditionally used, but these needles are 3+ inches long in of length, sufficiently sharp and well hardened. I found that a little manual sharpening/buffing improved the penetration and passage of the fabric. I've used them to pull running stitches through jeans and sweatpants in both crochet yarn and cotton yarn. A must-have for any manual stapler's toolbox.

I started hand weaving using a technique called hidden knot quilting and the instructions recommend using 1 length doll needles of at least 5 inches I decided to buy them because the instructor suggested this brand. I received them today and will do them immediately. With the help of a needle threader I was able to easily thread the pearl cotton I chose. The needle eye is very smooth on the inside and the thread can slide through the eye very easily, unlike normal needles with a large eye. I…

- They are a little different than what I need, but they are of a high quality as I have come to expect from Dritz. Perfectly smooth, not a hint of burr anywhere, and surprisingly strong for something so long and thin! The eyes are easy enough to see and walk through, but not big enough to create gaps in the material. I *shrunk* my eyes to a smaller size with *smooth* pliers, but few will see the need. And even after I've done it, the finish remains *perfect*. I mention this precisely because…